KEVIN 
GUARDADO

​Kevin is a songwriter, musician, teacher and artist who attempts to express the sounds and sentiments within the soul, through the medium of music.
 
"My lifelong mission and purpose is to share the joy of music!
Most of what I post is to document my musical journey and share in the joy of creation. The best part about making a song is collaborating with musicians and friends who love to create and work on the craft together.
Music brings people together.Through music, we learn to express ourselves in a way that words cannot. It truly is the language of humankind."
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Education
Bachelor's degree from Cal State Polytechnic University in Pomona
with an emphasis Music Industry Studies.
(music business, production and technology)
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Experience​
Gigging musician for over 10 years
(played in many local bands, performed at recitals, concerts, weddings, parties and corporate events). To listen to my music click here: Music Page.
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Skills​
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Classical Guitar
Kevin is a scholar the Classical Guitar repertoire.10 years of study has added a depth, richness and control to his guitar playing.
A monthly performer as  soloist at restaurants, events, concerts and weddings. Click here to see me performing on Youtube.
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Music Education
Teaching others has help me refine the process of learning and practicing.
 After many years of private lessons in studios, group classes, and traveling to home lessons, Kevin has expanded his knowledge to different instruments and can teach instruments including:
guitar, bass, ukulele, piano and voice.
If you are interested in taking lesson, click here : Lessons
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Fluent in many styles
"I started with a passion for 90's alternative rock and classical guitar!
My parents bought me my first electric guitar in high school and I've been a music fanatic ever since. Learning songs from all my favorite band brought me sheer excitement.I thank my older brothers for introducing me to band like the Misfits, the Stray Cats, Johnny Cash, Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Weezer and the Red Hot Chili Peppers -just to name a few. As I explored difference genres, I also learned to play them. I finally started to develop musical fluency in college, when I was learning both classical guitar and jazz. Nowadays I play many styles including pop, rock, worship, jazz, bossa nova, classical guitar, fretless guitar, flamenco."
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Songwriting and Production
Kevin's first project as a songwriter and guitarist was for
"Zephyris" a local reggae-fusion band.
The 5 piece band recorded 4 song demo in 2013 entitled Passing Time.
 
Kevin's debut EP as a solo artist entitled Now and Forever
was released February 1st 2019. This helped in crafting his artistry to produce an authentic and unique sound and voice. 
Since then, Kevin aims to write a song every year.
This is his complete discography:
Stay True released Dec 31st 2020.
Wings released Nov 5th 2021.
Under a Tree released Oct 28th 2022.
Outburst released Dec 31st 2023
Life as One released July 29th 2024
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I hope to write and record more in the coming future.